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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.64, 22,072.10 and 8,920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.64, 22,072.10 and 8,920.03 is: 12,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.64 : 22,072.10 = 8,920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.64/22,072.10 = 8,920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.64x = 22,072.10 × 8,920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.64x = 196,883,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,883,794.16/15,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.13

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